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AMS Orientation Smoker Tonight
Blue Keymen Face Initiation
Blue Key, national men’s honorary fraternity, will honor 58 new members at an initiation banquet at 5 p.m. today.
New members were informed of their acceptance in a surprise tapping ceremony on Bovard stage on Jan. 6. Tappees had previously been instructed to be in the audience for the
--*play “King Oedipus.”
• I I PresidinS officers will be Bill
TryoutsTomgnt For TV Show
Auditions for the forthcoming SC I television show. “Tommy Trojan I Presents,” will be held tonight in .the Student lounge from 7:30 to 9.
The first show is tentatively scheduled to be televised over a major local station on March 11, Shel Stuart, audition director, said. (The shows will originate from the (student lounge.
Plan for the first program in-
Bretz, president: Jack Shaffer, vice-president; Jerry Maher, secretary: and Milt Dobkin. chairman of the Tapping committee. Dr. Albert Zech, counselor of men and faculty advisor to the Blue Key, will also be present to welcome the new members.
The banquet will be held at Rudy's restaurant. Coliseum and Crenshaw boulevards. It will be the first meeting of the semester.
Men to be initiated are Syd Alexander. president of the Men's council; Andy Anderson, Wampus editor; Bob Barrett, former vice-president of Trovets; Jim Bennett, president of the School of Pharmacy;
eludes the appearance of a guest Bill Bird, chairman of the Crew
star from the entertainment world, a floor show composed of SC talent, and a comedy skctch by students. Robert Wicks is the student producer for the first show.
The program will have a nightclub background with audience participation.
At present there is a need for all types of performers for the show. Stuart said that any interested persons who are unable to attend
association: Larry Bub. senator-at-
large; Chet Carter, senator-at-large; Wayne Chiappe. president of the School of Engineering; Harry Cook, president of the junior class.
Wells DeLoach, track team captain; Don Doll, all-coast football player; Norm Evans, chairman of the Trovets’ Living War Memorial committee: Cedric Gerson, president of the School of Commerce; Don Gill, president of the School of Architecture; Jack Graves. Dast-
tomghfs audition may arrange for ■ president of the Squires; Lloyd an audition by contacting him at jjearn, former DT managing editor; 231 Hancock, or by calling PRos- qji Hurt, senator-at-large; Leon-
pect 2835.
Alpha Delta Sigma Invites Signups
All men majoring in marketing, retailing, or advertising, who wish to join Alpha Delta Sigma, national advertising fraternity, may sign up on the bulletin board in TOM building.
The fraternity will conduct seminars during the semister to pro-\;de practical information on various advertising media. Leading men in the advertising field will conduct the seminars.
Graduate
Notice
The schedule of dates for language tests for the Ph.D. degree has been announced by Dr. Emory 6. Bogardus, dean of the Graduate <chool.
The French examination will be given Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. m 209 University library.
The German examination, to be held in the German off.ee. Bridge hall, will be given at 4:15 p.m Thursday.
The Spanish examination will be held in 209 University library at 2:15 pin. the following day.
ard Johnson, independent representative: Een Keeler, president of the School of Music.
Grelun Landon. DT managing editor; Dean Lierle, student manager of KTRO; Virgil Lubberden, editor of El Rodeo; Bob McClymonds, chairman of the Greater University committee; Curt Moore, president of the Los Angeles University of International Relations; Gordon Naslund. president of Phi Epsilon Kappa, honorary athletic fraternity; Ted Schaffer, former senator-at-large; Al Wiggins, president of Tau Kappa Alpha, honor^-y forensic fraternity; and Bob Wilmsen, DT business manager.
Class Adding Closes Sat.
Saturday noon is the deadline for adding day classes to programs, the registrar’s office warned. A $2 fee will be levied for all changes made this week.
The only changes allowed alter Saturday are drops and shifts I from one section to another of the same course. The late-change fre | next week will go up to $5.
After Feb. 26 drops will be the only permissible changes. Students will be allowed to drop courses with a grade of IW. whether or not the , work i* passing, until Mar. 26.
From Mar. 26 until May 17 a passing grade in a dropped course | will be required for a mark of IW.
Vol XL 72 Los Angeles, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 17, 1949 No. 81
Local Music Makers To Spark Program
Varsity Crew To Attend Welcome Party
“Meet Your Crew” is the theme of the fourth of the Welcome Weekend parties series to be held tomorrow, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Delta Sigma Phi house, 2831 University
The party is being sponsored by the women of Chi Omega who will have SC varsity crew members present to meet persons interested in the sport. In addition there will be dancing in the patio and dining room, badminton, ping pong, bridge, and refreshments.
Natalie Fragiacomo, Chi Omega social chairman, is planning the festivities with Doug Morgan and George Walsh of Delta Sigma Phi.
Welcome Weekend is in its second semester. Delta Sigma Phi makes its house and facilities available each week to a different sorority, whose members act as hostesses. No invitation is necessary for these parties which are designed to enable SC students to become better acquainted with the activities of the univerity and to meet in an informal and social atmosphere.
Zech to Give New Men Welcome and Information
Entertainment plus awaits men students at the AMS | smoker tonight in the student lounge, 7:30, according to Ted Green, chairman of the orientation committee.
Green has lined up singers Artie Wayne and Doris Drew; and the Dick Kane trio for the orientation program.
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Wayne is the crooner who popu-larized “Sleepy Baby” a few seasons back. Miss Drew, slated to open in a Las Vegas nightclub next week, sings ballads and blues. She is recent winner of a Frankie Laine vocal contest.
The Dick Kane trio, formerly Woody Herman’s Chips, have entertained at other SC functions. For more than a year they have held forth at the Oasis.
Dr. Albert Zech, counselor ol men, will give the principal orientation talk.
He said he would welcome the new men and try to give them a little “general information” about
Y Creates Howard Jones Memorial Fund
TEN CONTESTANTS eyeing the single crown of the Queen of Hearts contest include, top rows, left to right, Gloria Hammond, Theta Peggy Pryor, EVK; Jackie Teets, A Chi O; Lindy Blanc, Alpha Gam; and Madelyn Trahey, ADPi. Lower rows, left to right, Paula Hinkly Pi Phi; Betty Weatherly, Alpha Phi; Randy Allan, AOPi; Jeannette Melbourne, Harris plaza; and Polly Feil, Delta Gamma.
Queen of. Hearts Candidates Enter Final Round of Contest
Ten semi-finalists for the Queen of Hearts contest circulated among guests including unidentified judges last night as the field was cut.to five finalists.
The campus beauties are vying for the crown to be awarded at the annual Queen of Hearts ball Saturday night in the Crystal room of the Beverly Hills hotel.
Judges, basing their decisions on the beauty, personality, and poise of the contestants, -—-*made their selections during and*--------------
Class Changes Announced
DR.
ALBERT ZECH . social side
Dance Tickets On Sale Today
Tickets for the second annual Winter carnival go on sale today in front of the Administration building.
Bids to the semi-formal dance are $2.50. It will be held Saturday, Feb. 26. at the Bel-Air Bay club with music by Tommy Jones.
Bids have been limited to 300 this year to avoid a repetition of last year’.; crowded condition.
“Unless the ‘chili’ leaves California the theme of Snow ami Snowmen will be appropriate for the occasion,” said Jane Aven, decorations manager. She assures imported snow from Florida should the present weather fail.
O hers on the dance committee are George Wood, chairman; Whitley Fruhling, tickets; and Pat Daniels, posters. t
after a dinner at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house.
Finalists are to be named today and will receive bids to the ball. One will be crowned queen, and the others will serve as attendants.
Sig Ep Edward Arnold, screen actor who crowns the queen each year, will handle the coronation.
Jim Thompson, Queen of Hearts chairman, will present gifts to the queen and her attendants during the ceremony.
Guests attending last night’s din-! ner included Nancy Wiser, last year’s queen; Dick Pearson, alumni I chairman; Joe Holt, alumni adviser; and Dr. and Mrs. Zech.
One nominee for the crown was originally selected from each of the 20 women's organizations on the campus.
Car Pool Needs
Dean Johnson To Take Leave
Dean Arlien Johnson of the School ot Social Work will leave this week for a semester’s sabbatical leave.
Before going to Mexico to complete a book on social service administration, Dean Johnson intends to spend a week or more visiting her parents at Portland.
Mrs. Ruby Inlow will act as dean during Dean Johnson’s absence. Mrs. Inlow came to SC ten years ago with Dean Johnson to establish the School of Social Work as a graduate school apart from the sociology department.
The following class changes, to take effect immediately, were announced by the office of the educational vice-president.
Commerce, accounting—Drop 55 (1483) 9 TThS; 40 (1404) 10 TThS.
Change 155 <1465 > 1:15 TTh to 102 j TOM.
Commerce, finance — Drop 100 I (1605) 8 S.
I Commerce, general business — j Drop 55 (1714) 8 S; 55 (1715) 9 S. j
Commerce, marketing—Change 51 :
(2001) 8 MWF to 106 Annex.
Commerce, retailing — Change |
11L (2104) 3:15-5:05 T to 101 TOM.
Commerce, trade and transporta- i tion—Change 135 (2314) 12 TTh to gram is primarily for new students,
j it is open to all men.
A search for the senior man who best embodies the ideals and principles of the late Coach Howard Jones was begun yesterday with the announcement of ihe creation of a Howard Jones MemorraT award.
The YMCA will present the
award at graduation to the man chosen as the most inspirational to his fellow students in his efforts to match the high Christian ideals of Howard Jones.
“The exact form of the award is
undetermined.” Y President Davo Evans said, “but it will be accompanied by a cash gift of $300.”
“We feel that our project is unique.” Evans continued. “Scholarship, athletics, and other forms of campus endeavor are rewarded, but we are offering recognition strictly cn a basis of conduct and character.”
Evans said that the recipient need not be an athlete, explaining that Coach Jones’ moral leadership extended far beyond the football field
“Any senior man is eligible for the award,” Evans said. Qualities to be weighed are honesty, decency, fair play, and consideration and respect for others.
Boards to Hear Campus Crimes
Tentative permission for the
Men’s council and Women’s Judi-Sid Alexander, Men’s council presi- Cial boarci tQ handIe student cases
denJr T_ A „ of thievery, cheating, and illegal
r ^reis ’ mas of cere' registration has been granted by monies, will introduce the speakers. the Faculty Committee on Student
Green said that although the pro- | Activities it
social and academic sides of campus life.
Other speakers will be Johnny Davis, ASSC president; Grafton Tanquary, AMS president; Wells DeLoach, Knights president; and
104 Annex.
English—Drop la (4101) 8 MWF; la (4105) 10 TThS; 2 <4152! 8 MWF; 2 (4165i 1:1'/mW: 60b (4211) 9 TThS. Change 60b (4209) 8 MWF to 305 Bridge hall.
Fine arts—Add 12 (2) cinematic design 10-11:50 TTh (4409R) R. Snavely, 210 N.
Journali-m—Change 123b (5635) 10 MW to 1 Argonaut; 1(5601) 12 T to 145 AHF.
Mathematics—Change time of 241 (5892) to 2:15 Th‘and. 7-9 p.m. T in 113 N. Change 125 (5861) 5:f6 TTh to 203 Annex; 120 (5854) 12 MWF to 110 Annex.
Psychology—Change 116 (8118) 9 MWF to 101 Harris.
Public administration—Drop 137 (8224) 10-11:50 S. Change 194 (8239) 9 MWF to 113 Annex.
Refreshments will be served.
Wives Club Visits Exhibit
Faculty Wives club will meet at 2 p.m. today at the Art Center school, 5353 West Third street, to visit an exhibition of contemporary American and French paintings.
Works selected for the exhibition stress line composition rather than color. Paintings by Picasso, Monet, and several well-known American modems are being displayed.
Persons other than club members can go with the group. For transportation students should call Mrs. Stevens, OS. 6-1804.
was announced by Sydney Duncan, committee chairman pro tem.
The committee’s recommendations will be passed on to President Fred D. Fagg Jr. for final approval.
Duncan added that a standard plan of action for handling the cases has been submitted by the Men’s council.
The proposed plan calls for standardization of action under a central authority. All men’s cases would appear before the Men’s council under president Sid Alexander, and the women’s cases would be considered by the Women’s Judicial board, headed by Ellen Potter.
Cases of cheating in a class are at present handled by the instructor. He may either fail the student on the examination or refer him to the department head or counselor of men.
Look, Learn In Guatemala
University of San Carlos of Guatemala will present its third annual summer session this year in an ef-iort to meet the needs of North American students for study in a native atmosphere.
The course will run from July 1 to Aug. 19. and will be based on the Spanish and Latin American language, literature, and institutions. Guatemalan specialties such as Mayan civilization and Guatemalan folklore are also offered.
The summer catalogue which contains detailed information concerning expenses, housing, special student discounts for air travel, and sight-seeing opportunities in the coastal plains and Mayan Highlands, can be obtained by writing to Secretary of the Summer School, Apartado 179. Guatemala, C.A.
More Riders Cinema Adds Druitken Driver Menace Cited
M-G-M Mar “Drunken driving is probably the, suspected drunken driver, such as Above .15 per cent it is definitely
Results of the 3-day-old car pool indicate another facet of the mtfd-dled parking problem.
According to Trojan Knights, sponsors of the project, figures compiled late yesterday show that there are almost three times as many rides offered as ride': requested.
Jack Shaffer, chairman of the pool committee, reported that 53 drivers have offered rides for approximately 150 students. Only 57 students have requested rides.
If these figures are indicative of a general condition, they suggest that doubling-up iij the use of automobiles might remedy the critical parking situation.
Shaffer reported that many students want or offer rides from the outlying areas.
‘Santa Monica, San Pedro, and the east side of greater Los Angeles all show activity,” he said.
S udents should remember that if their zone, as marked on the map, shows no possibilities for rides or riders, they can check with somebody who passes through their zone, he said.
-G-M Mgr
Cinema department announced yesterday the addition to its staff of David A. Friedman, unit production manager at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio. He will instruct classes in unit management.
Friedman who has been with MGM for 25 years, recently completed work on “The Monty Stratton Story” starring James Stewart. His current assignment iS “Scene of the Crime” with Van Johnson and Gloria DeHaven.
Fields to Analyze Far East Trade
John E. Fields, director* of development, will speak on “Postwar Poltical Effects cn Far Eastern Trade” at a student meeting of the asiatic studies department tomorrow.
The group will meet at the home of Dr. Theodore H. E. Chen, 936 Victoria street. Field’s talk is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and all students are invited.
‘Drunken driving is probably the nation’s No. 1 traffic safety headache,” said James P. Economos, director of the Traffic Court Judges and Prosecutors conference at SC yesterday.
The conference, sponsored by
the School of Law, the American Bar association, and the Northwestern University Traffic institute, devoted the entire day to the problem of drunken driving, traffic case evidence,, driver performance, and the traffic prosecutor’s functions in trials.
TESTING EQUIPMENT
A demonstration of breath testing equipment for determining the percentage of alcohol in a suspect’s system was given by Lt. Ted R. Smith, director of training and traffic sufety education, Pasadena police department.
Lt. Smith said that the Pasadena police department has used the Harger drunkometer, developed by Dr. Harger of Indiana university, very successfully for the past nine years.
The drunkometer is a chemical j instrument which is used in addi- , tion to objective tests given the |
suspected drunken driver, such as walking a straight line. The suspect blows up a balloon, and the breath sample is then filtered through chemicals, which change color if the breath contains alcohol. Because of its accuracy, this method is fair to the defendant, Lt. Smith explained.
MOTION PICTURES
Lt. Smith demonstrated the use of a smaller device, the intoximeter, which is used by officers in the field. It involves the same principle as the drunkometer, but the materials must be sent to a chemical laboratory for testing.
Gerald O'Connell, director oi training for the Northwestern University Traffic institute, presented a motion picture on the subject of chemical tests to determine alcoholic content of the blood.
In his explanation before the movie, O'Connell stated that there are three legal degrees of alcoholic content. Under .05 per cent a person is not legally influenced. Between .05 and .15 per cent some persons are influenced, and this evidence may be used when other symptoms warrant prosecution.
Above .15 per cent it is definitely assumed that the defendant's driving ability was impaired.
Earlier in the day, O’Connell spoke on driver performance and means of improving it. He believed that drivers should realize that traffic laws are intended to be obeyed, not simply to be enforced.
During the discussion Municipal Judge Roger A. Pfaff of Los Angeles said, “I believe 60 per cent of traffic violations could be prevented by old-fashioned courtesy.” 99 PER CENT WRONG
“When we make a left tum from the wrong lane or cut a comer too sharply, 99 per cent of us know we are doing something wrong. The problem is also a psychological one | of how to get people to behave,” |.he added.
Robert L. Donigan, general counsel of the Northwestern University Traffic institute, urged prosecutors, in .the interest of traffic safety, to bring manslaughter charges r.gam-t all drivers who kill a person while violating a traffic law.
“It is a prosecutor’s job to aid the police and the court in their functions,” he concluded.
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AMS Orientation Smoker Tonight
Blue Keymen Face Initiation
Blue Key, national men’s honorary fraternity, will honor 58 new members at an initiation banquet at 5 p.m. today.
New members were informed of their acceptance in a surprise tapping ceremony on Bovard stage on Jan. 6. Tappees had previously been instructed to be in the audience for the
--*play “King Oedipus.”
• I I PresidinS officers will be Bill
TryoutsTomgnt For TV Show
Auditions for the forthcoming SC I television show. “Tommy Trojan I Presents,” will be held tonight in .the Student lounge from 7:30 to 9.
The first show is tentatively scheduled to be televised over a major local station on March 11, Shel Stuart, audition director, said. (The shows will originate from the (student lounge.
Plan for the first program in-
Bretz, president: Jack Shaffer, vice-president; Jerry Maher, secretary: and Milt Dobkin. chairman of the Tapping committee. Dr. Albert Zech, counselor of men and faculty advisor to the Blue Key, will also be present to welcome the new members.
The banquet will be held at Rudy's restaurant. Coliseum and Crenshaw boulevards. It will be the first meeting of the semester.
Men to be initiated are Syd Alexander. president of the Men's council; Andy Anderson, Wampus editor; Bob Barrett, former vice-president of Trovets; Jim Bennett, president of the School of Pharmacy;
eludes the appearance of a guest Bill Bird, chairman of the Crew
star from the entertainment world, a floor show composed of SC talent, and a comedy skctch by students. Robert Wicks is the student producer for the first show.
The program will have a nightclub background with audience participation.
At present there is a need for all types of performers for the show. Stuart said that any interested persons who are unable to attend
association: Larry Bub. senator-at-
large; Chet Carter, senator-at-large; Wayne Chiappe. president of the School of Engineering; Harry Cook, president of the junior class.
Wells DeLoach, track team captain; Don Doll, all-coast football player; Norm Evans, chairman of the Trovets’ Living War Memorial committee: Cedric Gerson, president of the School of Commerce; Don Gill, president of the School of Architecture; Jack Graves. Dast-
tomghfs audition may arrange for ■ president of the Squires; Lloyd an audition by contacting him at jjearn, former DT managing editor; 231 Hancock, or by calling PRos- qji Hurt, senator-at-large; Leon-
pect 2835.
Alpha Delta Sigma Invites Signups
All men majoring in marketing, retailing, or advertising, who wish to join Alpha Delta Sigma, national advertising fraternity, may sign up on the bulletin board in TOM building.
The fraternity will conduct seminars during the semister to pro-\;de practical information on various advertising media. Leading men in the advertising field will conduct the seminars.
Graduate
Notice
The schedule of dates for language tests for the Ph.D. degree has been announced by Dr. Emory 6. Bogardus, dean of the Graduate 1:15 TTh to 102 j TOM.
Commerce, finance — Drop 100 I (1605) 8 S.
I Commerce, general business — j Drop 55 (1714) 8 S; 55 (1715) 9 S. j
Commerce, marketing—Change 51 :
(2001) 8 MWF to 106 Annex.
Commerce, retailing — Change |
11L (2104) 3:15-5:05 T to 101 TOM.
Commerce, trade and transporta- i tion—Change 135 (2314) 12 TTh to gram is primarily for new students,
j it is open to all men.
A search for the senior man who best embodies the ideals and principles of the late Coach Howard Jones was begun yesterday with the announcement of ihe creation of a Howard Jones MemorraT award.
The YMCA will present the
award at graduation to the man chosen as the most inspirational to his fellow students in his efforts to match the high Christian ideals of Howard Jones.
“The exact form of the award is
undetermined.” Y President Davo Evans said, “but it will be accompanied by a cash gift of $300.”
“We feel that our project is unique.” Evans continued. “Scholarship, athletics, and other forms of campus endeavor are rewarded, but we are offering recognition strictly cn a basis of conduct and character.”
Evans said that the recipient need not be an athlete, explaining that Coach Jones’ moral leadership extended far beyond the football field
“Any senior man is eligible for the award,” Evans said. Qualities to be weighed are honesty, decency, fair play, and consideration and respect for others.
Boards to Hear Campus Crimes
Tentative permission for the
Men’s council and Women’s Judi-Sid Alexander, Men’s council presi- Cial boarci tQ handIe student cases
denJr T_ A „ of thievery, cheating, and illegal
r ^reis ’ mas of cere' registration has been granted by monies, will introduce the speakers. the Faculty Committee on Student
Green said that although the pro- | Activities it
social and academic sides of campus life.
Other speakers will be Johnny Davis, ASSC president; Grafton Tanquary, AMS president; Wells DeLoach, Knights president; and
104 Annex.
English—Drop la (4101) 8 MWF; la (4105) 10 TThS; 2 <4152! 8 MWF; 2 (4165i 1:1'/mW: 60b (4211) 9 TThS. Change 60b (4209) 8 MWF to 305 Bridge hall.
Fine arts—Add 12 (2) cinematic design 10-11:50 TTh (4409R) R. Snavely, 210 N.
Journali-m—Change 123b (5635) 10 MW to 1 Argonaut; 1(5601) 12 T to 145 AHF.
Mathematics—Change time of 241 (5892) to 2:15 Th‘and. 7-9 p.m. T in 113 N. Change 125 (5861) 5:f6 TTh to 203 Annex; 120 (5854) 12 MWF to 110 Annex.
Psychology—Change 116 (8118) 9 MWF to 101 Harris.
Public administration—Drop 137 (8224) 10-11:50 S. Change 194 (8239) 9 MWF to 113 Annex.
Refreshments will be served.
Wives Club Visits Exhibit
Faculty Wives club will meet at 2 p.m. today at the Art Center school, 5353 West Third street, to visit an exhibition of contemporary American and French paintings.
Works selected for the exhibition stress line composition rather than color. Paintings by Picasso, Monet, and several well-known American modems are being displayed.
Persons other than club members can go with the group. For transportation students should call Mrs. Stevens, OS. 6-1804.
was announced by Sydney Duncan, committee chairman pro tem.
The committee’s recommendations will be passed on to President Fred D. Fagg Jr. for final approval.
Duncan added that a standard plan of action for handling the cases has been submitted by the Men’s council.
The proposed plan calls for standardization of action under a central authority. All men’s cases would appear before the Men’s council under president Sid Alexander, and the women’s cases would be considered by the Women’s Judicial board, headed by Ellen Potter.
Cases of cheating in a class are at present handled by the instructor. He may either fail the student on the examination or refer him to the department head or counselor of men.
Look, Learn In Guatemala
University of San Carlos of Guatemala will present its third annual summer session this year in an ef-iort to meet the needs of North American students for study in a native atmosphere.
The course will run from July 1 to Aug. 19. and will be based on the Spanish and Latin American language, literature, and institutions. Guatemalan specialties such as Mayan civilization and Guatemalan folklore are also offered.
The summer catalogue which contains detailed information concerning expenses, housing, special student discounts for air travel, and sight-seeing opportunities in the coastal plains and Mayan Highlands, can be obtained by writing to Secretary of the Summer School, Apartado 179. Guatemala, C.A.
More Riders Cinema Adds Druitken Driver Menace Cited
M-G-M Mar “Drunken driving is probably the, suspected drunken driver, such as Above .15 per cent it is definitely
Results of the 3-day-old car pool indicate another facet of the mtfd-dled parking problem.
According to Trojan Knights, sponsors of the project, figures compiled late yesterday show that there are almost three times as many rides offered as ride': requested.
Jack Shaffer, chairman of the pool committee, reported that 53 drivers have offered rides for approximately 150 students. Only 57 students have requested rides.
If these figures are indicative of a general condition, they suggest that doubling-up iij the use of automobiles might remedy the critical parking situation.
Shaffer reported that many students want or offer rides from the outlying areas.
‘Santa Monica, San Pedro, and the east side of greater Los Angeles all show activity,” he said.
S udents should remember that if their zone, as marked on the map, shows no possibilities for rides or riders, they can check with somebody who passes through their zone, he said.
-G-M Mgr
Cinema department announced yesterday the addition to its staff of David A. Friedman, unit production manager at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio. He will instruct classes in unit management.
Friedman who has been with MGM for 25 years, recently completed work on “The Monty Stratton Story” starring James Stewart. His current assignment iS “Scene of the Crime” with Van Johnson and Gloria DeHaven.
Fields to Analyze Far East Trade
John E. Fields, director* of development, will speak on “Postwar Poltical Effects cn Far Eastern Trade” at a student meeting of the asiatic studies department tomorrow.
The group will meet at the home of Dr. Theodore H. E. Chen, 936 Victoria street. Field’s talk is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and all students are invited.
‘Drunken driving is probably the nation’s No. 1 traffic safety headache,” said James P. Economos, director of the Traffic Court Judges and Prosecutors conference at SC yesterday.
The conference, sponsored by
the School of Law, the American Bar association, and the Northwestern University Traffic institute, devoted the entire day to the problem of drunken driving, traffic case evidence,, driver performance, and the traffic prosecutor’s functions in trials.
TESTING EQUIPMENT
A demonstration of breath testing equipment for determining the percentage of alcohol in a suspect’s system was given by Lt. Ted R. Smith, director of training and traffic sufety education, Pasadena police department.
Lt. Smith said that the Pasadena police department has used the Harger drunkometer, developed by Dr. Harger of Indiana university, very successfully for the past nine years.
The drunkometer is a chemical j instrument which is used in addi- , tion to objective tests given the |
suspected drunken driver, such as walking a straight line. The suspect blows up a balloon, and the breath sample is then filtered through chemicals, which change color if the breath contains alcohol. Because of its accuracy, this method is fair to the defendant, Lt. Smith explained.
MOTION PICTURES
Lt. Smith demonstrated the use of a smaller device, the intoximeter, which is used by officers in the field. It involves the same principle as the drunkometer, but the materials must be sent to a chemical laboratory for testing.
Gerald O'Connell, director oi training for the Northwestern University Traffic institute, presented a motion picture on the subject of chemical tests to determine alcoholic content of the blood.
In his explanation before the movie, O'Connell stated that there are three legal degrees of alcoholic content. Under .05 per cent a person is not legally influenced. Between .05 and .15 per cent some persons are influenced, and this evidence may be used when other symptoms warrant prosecution.
Above .15 per cent it is definitely assumed that the defendant's driving ability was impaired.
Earlier in the day, O’Connell spoke on driver performance and means of improving it. He believed that drivers should realize that traffic laws are intended to be obeyed, not simply to be enforced.
During the discussion Municipal Judge Roger A. Pfaff of Los Angeles said, “I believe 60 per cent of traffic violations could be prevented by old-fashioned courtesy.” 99 PER CENT WRONG
“When we make a left tum from the wrong lane or cut a comer too sharply, 99 per cent of us know we are doing something wrong. The problem is also a psychological one | of how to get people to behave,” |.he added.
Robert L. Donigan, general counsel of the Northwestern University Traffic institute, urged prosecutors, in .the interest of traffic safety, to bring manslaughter charges r.gam-t all drivers who kill a person while violating a traffic law.
“It is a prosecutor’s job to aid the police and the court in their functions,” he concluded.
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